Je me sens vraiment entre amis. (I feel that I am truly among friends.)

Truth is a tyrant-the only tyrant to whom we can give our allegiance. The service of truth is a matter of heroism.

Self-government requires qualities of self-denial and restraint.

This is a great country and requires a good deal of all of us, so I can imagine nothing more important than for all of you to continue to work in public affairs and be interested in them, not only to bring up a family, but also give part of your time to your community, your state, and your country.

Any system of government will work when everything is going well. It's the system that functions in the pinches that survive

No President should fear public scrutiny of his program. For from that scrutiny comes understanding; and from that understanding comes support or opposition and both are necessary. I am not asking your newspapers to support the Administration, but I am asking your help in the tremendous task of informing and alerting the American people. For I have complete confidence in the response and dedication of our citizens whenever they are fully informed.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.